Third suspect in armed robbery arrested
An 18 year old Big Coppitt Key resident was arrested Wednesday on an outstanding warrant for armed robbery after a foot chase with deputies who were there to arrest him.Deputies Jenna Moeller and...
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Helping stranded motorist
Deputy George Zakariadze helping to change the tire of a stranded motorist on Long Key Bridge.
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Miami man arrested on drug charges
A Miami man was arrested Friday night after he was stopped for erratic and dangerous driving.Deputy Mark Martin received a report t 8:10 p.m. of a dangerous driver from a Customs and Border Protection...
View ArticleFatal hit and run on Ramrod Key
A local woman was killed in a hit and run crash at the 26.5 mile marker of Highway U.S. One in the early morning hours today.Florida Highway Patrol investigators are asking the public for any...
View ArticleUpdate on hit and run fatality on Ramrod Key
The Florida Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the hit and run death of a Lower Keys woman Sunday in the early morning hours. Their investigation has led to updated information about the...
View ArticleUpdate: Hit and Run Fatality, 26.5mm U.S. One
From Florida Highway Patrol:A tip was called into the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, who responded to Summerland Key to check out a sighting of the truck possibly involved in the fatal Hit and Run....
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Deputy reads to kids
Deputy Shannon O'Connell read to some students at Stanley Switlik Elementary School this week. She also allowed them to see her patrol car and talked to them about 911.
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Two charged with felony illegal dumping
Two men from Key Largo were arrested today, charged with dumping a large amount of debris beside the highway on Grassy Key.The Sheriff’s Office received a report of someone dumping debris beside the...
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Sexual Predator registers new address
A man designated as a sexual predator has registered his address in Key Largo. By state law, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is required to notify the public when a person designated by the courts...
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Speed enforcement in Marathon
Middle Keys Sgt. James Hager's patrol squad conducted an enforcement effort on vehicles speeding through the 35 mile per hour zone at the south end of Marathon. Over the course of two night shifts,...
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Animal Farm Christmas Celebration this weekend
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Animal Farm’s Annual Christmas event will take place this Sunday, December 10th from 1 to 3 p.m.Bring the family and join the fun at the farm; the event is free of charge...
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Please stop for school buses
We've had a few reports from school bus drivers that other driver's are not stopping as required when a bus stops to let off kids. This is a reminder to please be careful to stop for school buses. Here...
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Key West Holiday Parade
Some highlights from the Sheriff's Office participation in the Key West Holiday Parade this past weekend.
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Sheriff’s Office remembers Deputy Robin Tanner, killed December 13, 2007
This week, the Sheriff’s Office is remembering Deputy Robin Tanner who was killed in the line of duty on December 13th, 2007.Deputy Tanner was killed at 7 a.m. in a single vehicle automobile accident...
View ArticleTavernier man charged with threats with a gun
A 19 year old from Tavernier was arrested today, charged with pointing a gun at another man.The victim called the Sheriff’s Office at 8:15 a.m. to report he was driving in his car in Key Largo when a...
View ArticleDetective asks for help identifying burglary suspect
Sheriff’s Detective Rosary Ponce is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the suspect in a vehicle burglary which took place in Marathon Tuesday night.Deputies working night shift spotted a...
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Crash Long Key Bridge
Traffic is backed up several miles in each direction as Florida Highway Patrol investigates a serious injury crash on the Long Key Bridge. The road closure could continue for a couple more hours.
View ArticleWoman arrested for child neglect
A Marathon woman was arrested for leaving a six year old child guarding her parking spot at her housing complex while she went to the store.The incident took place at approximately 10 p.m. on December...
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Dive Team trains at Bahia Honda
Brrrrr......the Sheriff's Office Dive Team trained yesterday, despite the chilly water. They were at Bahia Honda State Park using their dry suits and blacked out masks to simulate zero visibility...
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